Synopsis
A Dutch matron establishes and, for several generations, oversees a close-knit, matriarchal community where feminism and liberalism thrive.
Scores
Overall Score
48.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
39.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
42.8%
Review Aggregate
78.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 69% of 51 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, character-driven, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
upliftingcharacter-drivenlightheartedhistoricalmacabrefamily-friendlyromanticemotionaltragicdark
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willeke van Ammelrooy | 1996 | $86,000 | $172,000 | (est) |
| Els Dottermans | 1996 | $53,000 | $106,000 | (est) |
| Jan Decleir | 1996 | $40,000 | $80,000 | (est) |
| Marina de Graaf | 1996 | $33,000 | $65,000 | (est) |
| Mil Seghers | 1996 | $28,000 | $56,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score69.0
RT critic review count52
Rotten Tomatoes audience score91.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.4
IMDb votes9,861
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1996 | $4,228,275 | $8,453,855 |
| International | 1996 | $21,046 | $42,079 |
| Worldwide | 1996 | $4,249,321 | $8,495,934 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1996 | $2,122,556 | $4,243,759 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1996 | $12,508,000 | $25,008,028 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1996 | $14,819,000 | $29,628,555 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1996 | $1,691,310 | $3,381,542 |
| Total Revenues | 1996 | $31,140,866 | $62,261,884 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1996 | $1,500,000 | $2,999,044 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1996 | $1,350,000 (est) | $2,699,140 (est) |
| Participations | 1996 | $2,491,000 | $4,980,412 |
| Residuals ? | 1996 | $2,094,000 | $4,186,665 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1996 | $300,000 | $599,809 |
| Total Expenses | 1996 | $7,735,000 | $15,465,070 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1996 | $23,405,866 | $46,796,814 |
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